A GREEDY dog was rushed for emergency treatment after demolishing a dozen Creme Eggs and several bars of dark chocolate.
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Bruce’s owner was worried sick when she discovered the labradoodle had raided the Easter chocolate cupboard. Chocolate can be fatal to cats and dogs as it contains the chemical theobromine which cannot be broken down by their digestive systems. Alison Rothery, from Hampshire, said: “We had the Easter chocolate high up in the larder, right at the back and actually on a shelf above where we thought he couldn’t possibly have reached.“But I came down to find Bruce’s bed full of Creme Egg wrappers and chocolate bar wrappers. We must have left the door ajar and he had obviously sniffed his way in, stood up and helped himself.
“He actually didn’t seem out of sorts, just a bit over-excited, probably because of all the sugar. But when I realised just how much chocolate he had eaten I knew I needed to get help.
“The Creme Eggs were obviously a concern, but I was more worried about the dark chocolate as I knew that could be worse.READ MORE:Archaeologists baffled over new Hadrian's Wall theoryThe cheese will melt just enough to stick to the inside of the Kong.
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Dark chocolate tends to have higher levels of theobromine, but it can also be found in white and milk chocolate. Even small amounts of chocolate can be toxic to pets and symptoms tend to occur any time from four to 24 hours after consumption.
Ms Rothery called her vet immediately and had to go to an out of hours clinic for Bruce to be given an injection to make him vomit the toxic chocolate.Dave Hollinshead, senior surgeon atVets Nowsaid: “While Creme Eggs are not particularly high in theobromine, dark chocolate is and it was clear Bruce had ingested a toxic amount.READ ALSO:
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“Thankfully, after further checks, we were able to allow him home with a prescription of activated charcoal which helps to absorb any toxins left in the system.
“Easter eggs are obviously a big favourite at this time of year. But while they are a nice treat for adults and children, they are a real hazard for pets so do please take care.”Learn everything you can about your dog’s habits and behaviors. If you and I were having a conversation over coffee and I asked you to tell me about your significant other, or your kids, or any other special person in your life, chances are good that you could say quite a bit about them. In fact, you may know more about them than you think.
“He was a little sorry for himself for a day or so but was happily back to his old self after that.
“We’re taking absolutely no chances now. Ever since it happened, we’ve been putting any chocolate in the fridge and that’s where the Easter eggs will be going from now on.”
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If you suspect your pet has chocolate poisoning, you should contact your vet immediately. These are the common symptoms to look out for.
· Vomiting- this can sometimes include blood
· Heavy, rapid breathing· Increased heart rate
· Restlessness
· Diarrhoea